For those wanting more info, this video gives more detail and addresses improvements implemented to the support leg and retract arm. All units sold by Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment will have the added dual 1500# drop legs and sold steel rod upgrades to retract arm. See full video here ua-cam.com/video/7btpdlrOn08/v-deo.htmlsi=VQMSNNcw8kIRZhvb
Interesting video, think you are right this machine sticking to the 4/6 way has the potential to be a good band for buck. Box wedges are notorious for putting a lot of strain on the splitter even the big commercial names. The bending of the stand is unfortunate but the jack is there for a reason and can help solve that problem. Will say you were throwing some big rounds at it. Would like to see a production run video with the 6 way see just how fast a face cord or so if wood can be produced.
Impressive video, Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment. Eager to see your next upload from you. I smashed that thumbs up button on your content. Keep up the fantastic work! Your insights on the retract arm and its limitations were particularly enlightening. Have you considered how the design could be improved to enhance durability while maintaining the efficiency of the push block?
Yes, we sell Wolfe Ridge as well, they make fantastic machines and are really innovating leaders in the industry making the absolute best splittres. At Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment we try and keep a wide assortment of firewood equipment, we stock the full Wolfe Ridge line (they have a ton of models) and we also stock a lot of machines for those who can't yet justify the budget for a top of the line commercial splitter. Thanks for your feedback!
If you lower the wedge lift all the way down when swapping wedges it has that notch so the pin automatically disengages then you won't have to pull the pin everytime.
I'm going to look into that tomorrow. This was my first time running this machine and we were rushing to finish video about a hour past quitting time. I think we might have needed to adjust the wedge adjustment cylinder connection on that splitter. We couldn't quite get the wedge out without removing the pin on ours, even in full down position, but if we adjusted the throw on the wedge lift cylinder it might save us some work changing wedges, if not it's a great idea to implement. Stay tuned and we may be updating the video. Thanks much for your suggestion!
This thing is impressive and looks like 2/3 the price of a wolf ridge or eastonmade, might be looking into one in the very near future. Thanks for the realistic in depth review!
This is a Rima product, though we have modified our splitters based on some of the things discussed in this video and our other video on this splitter.
I feel the box wedge needs to have two extra knives and spaced closer together those pieces are a little bit too big especially if you’re making bundles with the wood like I’m planning to get into.
A cheap copy of the Eastonmade 22-28 from the looks of it. Definitely looks like thinner steel, which means lower quality and durability. I don't see this splitter lasting as long as the real thing.
Judging from the leg bending in the first use I'd say they never once ran it through it's paces. Eastonmade look alike for sure but the steel is not in the right places on that thing to say the least.
Little thinner than Eastonmade but Eastonmade is a bit overbuilt. Very comparable to thickness of steel on Timberwolf and Wolfe Ridge commercial splitters which we also sell. 7" I beam with 3/8" flanges and reinforcement at the end. 1" thick on main part of wedges, 9/16" thick on wedge wings, Most other steel is 7/16" thick. I think it's half the price and it's going to be a great splitter. We already decided to add two Ram brand drop legs and inserting a 1" solid rod inside the retract arms tube steel. We doing this to all units as the dealer to make them better. That corrects the only defects we saw in testing. Easy improvement to make it better. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Here is a link to the listings with pricing starting at $7995 with the Kohler 14HP engine www.chipperllcsales.com/inventory/?category=Equip+Fire%7CEquip+Log%7CEquip+Conveyor&make=Rima&price=5407-59995
For those wanting more info, this video gives more detail and addresses improvements implemented to the support leg and retract arm. All units sold by Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment will have the added dual 1500# drop legs and sold steel rod upgrades to retract arm. See full video here ua-cam.com/video/7btpdlrOn08/v-deo.htmlsi=VQMSNNcw8kIRZhvb
Interesting video, think you are right this machine sticking to the 4/6 way has the potential to be a good band for buck. Box wedges are notorious for putting a lot of strain on the splitter even the big commercial names.
The bending of the stand is unfortunate but the jack is there for a reason and can help solve that problem. Will say you were throwing some big rounds at it.
Would like to see a production run video with the 6 way see just how fast a face cord or so if wood can be produced.
Impressive video, Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment. Eager to see your next upload from you. I smashed that thumbs up button on your content. Keep up the fantastic work! Your insights on the retract arm and its limitations were particularly enlightening. Have you considered how the design could be improved to enhance durability while maintaining the efficiency of the push block?
I have a wolf ridge 28c and I love it . I use a splitfire 4409 to split the big rounds like you showed . Then they go on the 28c .
Yes, we sell Wolfe Ridge as well, they make fantastic machines and are really innovating leaders in the industry making the absolute best splittres. At Chipper LLC Trailers and Equipment we try and keep a wide assortment of firewood equipment, we stock the full Wolfe Ridge line (they have a ton of models) and we also stock a lot of machines for those who can't yet justify the budget for a top of the line commercial splitter. Thanks for your feedback!
If you lower the wedge lift all the way down when swapping wedges it has that notch so the pin automatically disengages then you won't have to pull the pin everytime.
I'm going to look into that tomorrow. This was my first time running this machine and we were rushing to finish video about a hour past quitting time. I think we might have needed to adjust the wedge adjustment cylinder connection on that splitter. We couldn't quite get the wedge out without removing the pin on ours, even in full down position, but if we adjusted the throw on the wedge lift cylinder it might save us some work changing wedges, if not it's a great idea to implement. Stay tuned and we may be updating the video. Thanks much for your suggestion!
This thing is impressive and looks like 2/3 the price of a wolf ridge or eastonmade, might be looking into one in the very near future. Thanks for the realistic in depth review!
We have one of these in rentals so we are putting some hours on it this season to get long term durability testing! Thanks for your feedback!
Is this a Rima product or something exclusive to chppers LLC?
This is a Rima product, though we have modified our splitters based on some of the things discussed in this video and our other video on this splitter.
I feel the box wedge needs to have two extra knives and spaced closer together those pieces are a little bit too big especially if you’re making bundles with the wood like I’m planning to get into.
Say a 4.5” spacing would be better
A cheap copy of the Eastonmade 22-28 from the looks of it. Definitely looks like thinner steel, which means lower quality and durability. I don't see this splitter lasting as long as the real thing.
Judging from the leg bending in the first use I'd say they never once ran it through it's paces. Eastonmade look alike for sure but the steel is not in the right places on that thing to say the least.
@Tonnsfabrication yeah, not as durable as the 22-28, which should be the one it is supposed to be like. The steel definitely looks thinner.
Little thinner than Eastonmade but Eastonmade is a bit overbuilt. Very comparable to thickness of steel on Timberwolf and Wolfe Ridge commercial splitters which we also sell. 7" I beam with 3/8" flanges and reinforcement at the end. 1" thick on main part of wedges, 9/16" thick on wedge wings, Most other steel is 7/16" thick. I think it's half the price and it's going to be a great splitter. We already decided to add two Ram brand drop legs and inserting a 1" solid rod inside the retract arms tube steel. We doing this to all units as the dealer to make them better. That corrects the only defects we saw in testing. Easy improvement to make it better. Thanks for watching and the comment!
What's the cost for that machine 4 and 6 way with the box wedge?
Here is a link to the listings with pricing starting at $7995 with the Kohler 14HP engine
www.chipperllcsales.com/inventory/?category=Equip+Fire%7CEquip+Log%7CEquip+Conveyor&make=Rima&price=5407-59995